ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 733528 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.97
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1 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
ecstatic
defect
conduit

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
raucous
divide
euphoria
interminable

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

3 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
eloquent
rescind
gargantuan
belated

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
recrimination
discern
devastating
rail

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

5 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
gruesome
mandate
onset
composed

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."